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Tip - 16 - Drooling
- Dogs that drool
Some dogs are natural
droolers. The Basset hound, Bullmastif, and St. Bernard are among
some classic examples of that dog breeds that regularly drool
and slobber. The skin around their mouths and jaws is very loose
and this lets the drool seep out, especially when they eat and
exercise. Other dogs drool only occasionally and in varying amounts.
Sudden
drooling in a pet that doesn't usually drool or slobber indicates
a problem. The
problem can range from to a chipped/cracked tooth or gum infection
(the more common reasons), to poisoning or a foreign object
lodged in the throat. Try checking your dog's mouth and look
to see if you can spot the problem. Maybe there is a splinter
or foreign object you can see and easily remove it without
hurting the animal. If not, then it's time to visit the vet
and diagnose
the severity of the condition.
